"Steph Curry really getting ring 5" - NBA fans abuzz as Warriors lock in 3-and-D veteran Al Horford with long-term contract

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors - Source: Getty
NBA fans abuzz as Warriors lock in 3-and-D veteran Al Horford with long-term contract - Source: Getty

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a multi-year contract with Al Horford on Sunday. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the terms of the de were not disclosed, but it ensures that the veteran will return to the court for a 19th season.

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Horford spent the last five seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning the 2024 NBA Title. Fans on X reacted to the report, with one dreaming of another title shot for Steph Curry.

"Steph really getting ring 5."

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Other fans had this to say concerning the acquisition.

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Others questioned the trade.

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Horford, who is 39 years old, has still been efficient. In the past three seasons, he has averaged 9.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, shooting 40.9% from the 3-point mark.

The Celtics have seen their odds of winning another title plunge. They have lost Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, combined with the injury to Jayson Tatum. Jaylen Brown would shoulder a lot of responsibilities as a result.


What's next for Al Horford and Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have gotten a center with championship-level experience. Alongside Curry, Butler and Green, he will help mitigate the Warriors issue of losing space when the center moves into post-op heavy plays.

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Golden State Forward Jimmy Butler III (10) celebrates towards guard Stephen Curry (30) after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Golden State Forward Jimmy Butler III (10) celebrates towards guard Stephen Curry (30) after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

While the news is great for the Dubs and the fans, a lot of other delicate issues need to be addressed. The Jonathan Kuminga situation has to be resolved, to the best interest of both parties.

Finally, Golden State have to sort their aging core. Their depth is lacking in wing, bigs and backup point guards.

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